SPL310 Alternator Options

[car_cursed]

My OEM alternator has started making noise, from what I see I cannot buy a new one. In the interest of leaving the car original I would rather not try to convert it. Is a rebuild my only option or is there an exchange part that bolts in?

Ugh the trials and tribulations of a relatively rare car. Having same issues with my 1960 bug with one year only parts. Why do I do this to myself?

Picture of the back from when I did the fuel pump.

[datsun65]

If the car is still running positive ground (snap a picture of the Plate on the top of the alternator, it should say positive ground) , I'd suggest you rebuild the original. That would be the easiest route. Not too big of a deal.

If the car is all ready converted to negative ground, there are many replacement options.

[spl310]

If it is just noisy, you can replace the bearings - not much drama in that.

[car_cursed]

It's a positive ground, I know this because I always put the damn battery in backwards.

[GeoffM]

Funny thing is that the most useful and detailed part of the service manual is the alternator and starter rebuild sections.

[Nissanman]

Noise can also be as simple as worn brushes.
Anyhoo, like ^^ said, take it to an Auto Electrician and ask for bearing replacement or DIY if you want.
WARNING: Make sure that anyone who works on it are aware that it is POSITIVE GROUND

[bergcc]

I had a fire that BBQ'd by alternator. I purchased a new one from DatsunParts.com and it works fine. Just pay attention to the wiring diagram. You will also be able to disconnect your voltage regulator post operation.

http://datsunparts.com/Electrical

I have two others that I could have rebuilt but I chose something new for reliability. It's a tighter fit for sure, but I did get my existing belt to work.

-ccb

[bergcc]

My argument is if I still have all the stock parts, someone could still piece it back together at a cost. =)

[car_cursed]

Well, the alternator gave up yesterday started smoking. I'll be calling a couple places Monday to see about a rebuild. I was hoping to purchase a spare, but was out bid on the only one I could find. I'll keep a look out.

Those who have had their alternator rebuilt, what was the cost?

[jarhead]

I had my early 66 alternator rebuilt for about $100. The problem was finding a voltage regulator for early plug. Can't find them anywhere.

[car_cursed]

Got word back from the shop that is rebuilding the alternator, said it was pretty well damaged, and is going to be 4 more than double the initial estimate to repair. Oh well, needs to be done...

[spl310]

PM sent

[car_cursed]

Picked up my new rebuilt alternator, looks great. Shop said when they opened it, it just fell apart. So it has likely never been rebuilt.

[car_cursed]

And they neglected to properly tighten the nut holding on the pulley... It came off and so did the pulley breaking a couple fins in the process and the threads for the shaft are damaged so I could not even get a new nut on it. It's going back with a rather frank discussion. We will see what can be done about the pulley and fins but I might be SOL on that front.

[JT68]

I had a fire that BBQ'd by alternator. I purchased a new one from DatsunParts.com and it works fine. Just pay attention to the wiring diagram. You will also be able to disconnect your voltage regulator post operation.

http://datsunparts.com/Electrical


-ccb

This will not work at all for the spl310 which is positive ground. Will cause a complete melt down/fire.